Wildlife Ranger Training in South Africa - 4 weeks

  South Africa

• Cape Town: 
Cape Town (Kaapstad)

Dates: multiple start dates year round

Description: Be part of it with i-to-i!
Our goal is to achieve 400yrs of combined volunteering all over the world by the end of 2008.

So far we have achieved 325yrs which when broken down means we achieved the following:

- Over 5500 children cared for on our community projects around the world
- A minimum of 13,000 children and adults taught English in schools and community centres
- Hundreds of animals protected including Turtles, Pandas, Elephants, Monkeys and more
- At least 80 homes and structures built for families and communities in need
- More than 8000 trees planted which are enough trees to offset the CO2 emissions of over 2,000 cars

Want to go even wilder in South Africa?

This is an amazing opportunity for those who want to go beyond the 2 week introductory wildlife training course and earn their FGASA Level 1 qualification. Those taking the course will develop skills in areas such as bush navigation, ecology, animal tracking and ecotourism, making it perfect for those who want to pursue a career in ecotourism or just gain a deeper understanding of the natural environment. The training will include walks, lectures, game drives and sleep-outs in the bush and once you have completed the course you will be qualified to conduct game drives and interpret the natural environment.

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Highlights: During the first week, the morning and late afternoon excursions are conducted on foot, whereas the remainder of the course alternates between walks and driving. You will be expected to participate fully in all activities and work as a team with your fellow trainee rangers. The course includes bush navigation, basic ecology, animal tracks and tracking, 4x4 driving skills, animal behavior, rifle handling, game drives and walks and astronomy.

Cost in US$: $3790.00 for 4 weeks

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to South Africa Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• Phone Interview

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

i-to-i Meaningful Travel's Mission Statement: Founded in 1994, i-to-i is an award-winning organization providing unique opportunities for you to travel, work and live abroad. Thousands of travelers aged 18 to 80 have joined our volunteer vacations and over 15,000 have learned to Teach English as a Foreign Language through our tailor-made TEFL courses. With over 300 projects on 4 continents, you can join the worldwide i-to-i volunteer community on an extended adventure in areas such as teaching, community development, sports coaching, conservation, building or internships in tourism, marketing, journalism, or health.

Year Founded: 1994